Week 13

Thoughts back on the past few weeks….

How far along?   13 weeks (February 10-16^th)

Maternity clothes?   Still wearing regular clothes

Stretch marks?   None yet

Sleep:   I never used to get up in the middle of the night, but now I’m usually up once after sleeping for a few others.  The bathroom calls!  Good thing that we have a bathroom in our bedroom now.    

Best moment this week: Knowing that I have a baby growing inside of me has been over joyous.  And…..I finally announced to my staff and school and closest friends. 

Miss Anything? My appetite.  My nausea kicks in during the afternoon and evenings.  I miss sitting down to a nice dinner.  Although, I’m seeing signs of hopefulness in week 13!

Movement: No

Food cravings: I’ve had a variety.  Sushi (the cooked kind)…ice cream…fruit…Culver’s burgers…Chobani yogurt….one night I really wanted white rice and breadsticks but the smell together was miserable!

I’ve had plenty of food aversions.  Pickles, which I usually love!  Chicken, turkey, and anything poultry.  Lunchmeats.  Microwave popcorn.

Embarrassing moment? Can’t remember

Anything making you queasy or sick: The clock.  Anytime after 1 pm-9 pm is fair game for sickness!  Week 12/13 had nearly nightly throw-ups.  Suggestion- do not eat blood oranges and then get sick.  Ouch!

Gender: My instinct says girl

Labor Signs: none

Symptoms: Tired and nauseous…as well as SEVERE constipation.  Did I mention constipation?  UGH

Nesting? Preparations? What have you done? Just spending this time being “cautiously optimistic” as Mike calls it.

Belly Button in or out? It’s the same “innie” I have always had

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy go lucky, with a tinge of emotional crying

Looking forward to: This whole journey…and feeling like a normal human who wants to eat dinner and stay awake at night J